Catherine Barr
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Inspired and endorsed by the "Red List" database of animals in peril maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) this brightly illustrated book introduces species from six different habitats on six continents. Blending approachable text, secondary facts and lush art, Red Alert! offers full portraits of animals such as the Chinese giant salamander, the snow leopard, the blue whale, and the giant panda, and provides young...
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The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change!
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as...
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as...
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"How did the universe form? What's the relationship between time and space? What scientific principles and natural forces rule our universe and how do we know about them? Answer these and many more questions in this . . . guide to our universe! In-depth text, . . . facts, and full-color photographs will guide readers through an exploration that mingles history, science, biographies, and more to examine the universe--and ponder the mysteries we're...
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Star light, star bright! This amazing guide has information on all the stars you'll see tonight, as well as some that you can't! Readers will learn how stars are born, shine, and die and why they're different colors. They'll also learn about particular stars such as Betelgeuse and Sirius, other star systems, and the constellations. Full-color diagrams and photographs draw young stargazers in, and fascinating facts will explain complex astronomy topics...
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"There are so many reasons to love animals: lions have magnificent shaggy manes, penguins go tobogganing on their tummies, bears wiggle and dance as they scratch, whales sing songs, and elephants can feel sadness. But all the animals in this book especially need our love - now more than ever. Learn about their habitats, what makes them special, and show them you care with simple activities you can do at home."--Publisher
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2017.
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English
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"This story of our universe is beautifully illustrated for younger children. Travel back in time to the Big Bang, see galaxies and stars form, join the first man on the moon, and wonder what mysteries are still waiting to be discovered"--Page 4 of cover.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2015.
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English
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An exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth.
"The authors explain how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. They tell the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land-- the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2017.
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"Did you know that turtles are as ancient as the dinosaurs? Or that they can hold their breath for hours underwater? Open this book to learn all about why turtles are incredible, and 10 reasons why you should love them."--Page 4 of cover.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2017.
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"Did you know that elephants are the largest land animals in the world? Or that they live in herds headed by their grandmothers? Open this book to learn all about why elephants are incredible, and 10 reasons why you should love them."-- Page [4] of cover.
16) How colour works
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Red Shed
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2020.
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English
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Explore the world of colour in a whole new light in this fascinating and vibrant book. If you have ever wondered how we see colours, how our eyes work, why the sky looks blue, how animals use colour, why blood is red, and other big questions about how colour works, then this is the book for you.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2021.
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English
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This is the story of one of the most important issues facing the world today, brilliantly told and illustrated for younger children. See Earth's first atmosphere, watch the beginnings of human-made pollution, and learn how we can all take part in today's fight against the climate emergency.--back cover.
